The Planning and Regulation Committee of Lincolnshire Council met on Monday, 9 March 2026, to discuss several planning applications and traffic regulation matters. Key decisions included the approval of increased throughput capacity at the Lincolnshire Energy from Waste Facility and the approval of proposed waiting restrictions in Alford and Bourne.

Lincolnshire Energy from Waste Facility Throughput Increase

The committee approved a variation to condition 21 of the planning permission for the Lincolnshire Energy from Waste Facility¹ in North Hykeham, allowing for an increase in throughput capacity from 170,000 tonnes per annum to 190,000 tonnes per annum. This application, reference N43/0582/15, was submitted by FCC Environment. The facility is located on Paving Way, North Hykeham.

The decision was made following a supplementary report² which detailed the application. The committee also considered an application for sand and gravel extraction at Thetford House Farm in Baston, reference S23/1978, submitted by Cemex UK Operations Ltd. This application included proposals for restoration to agriculture, recreation, and nature conservation, the creation of new public footpaths, and the erection of associated plant and infrastructure, along with a new or altered access from the A15.

Traffic Regulation Amendments

Several traffic regulation proposals were discussed and decided upon by the committee.

Alford, A1104 West Street Proposed Amendments to Waiting Restrictions

The committee approved proposed amendments to waiting restrictions on A1104 West Street in Alford. The report detailing these proposals can be found here.

Bourne, Westbourne Park Proposed Waiting Restrictions

Proposed waiting restrictions for Westbourne Park in Bourne were also approved. The relevant documentation is available here.

Lincoln, Glenwood Grove Proposed No Waiting at Any Time

The committee approved the proposal for No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on Glenwood Grove in Lincoln. Further details are provided in the report here.

Lincoln, Sincil Street Proposed Extensions to One Way and Prohibition of Driving Orders, and No Loading & No Waiting at Any Time

The committee considered proposed extensions to one-way and prohibition of driving orders, along with No Loading & No Waiting at Any Time restrictions on Sincil Street in Lincoln. The report for this item can be accessed here.

New Bolingbroke, B1183 Main Road Proposed 30mph Speed Limit

A proposal to introduce a 30mph speed limit on B1183 Main Road in New Bolingbroke was discussed. The associated documents are available here.

Spalding and Weston Hills, Low Fulney, Weston Hills Road and Austendyke Road – Proposed Speed Limit Reductions

The committee reviewed proposals for speed limit reductions on Low Fulney, Weston Hills Road, and Austendyke Road in the Spalding and Weston Hills areas. The report detailing these changes can be found here.